Wednesday sports briefs: Etna basketball, Miner boys B-ball, COS FB

Wednesday

Dec 12, 2012 at 11:52 AMDec 12, 2012 at 11:55 AM

Etna B-ball recapROGUE RIVER, Ore. - The Etna High basketball teams traveled to Rogue River, Ore., on Tuesday to take on the Chieftains.The varsity girls went into their game on a four-game winning streak, including a championship from a tournament at Butte Valley in Dorris. The Lady Lions had a convincing win, 56-32.Head coach Les Helsey said that the third quarter of the game was the most complete quarter they've played all year. He went on to say how the team scored well off the press and in their half court offense.Senior Sara Hoyt led the team in scoring with 17 points. Jessie Eiler added 14 points and Kelsey Eastlick put in another 10. Hannah Little led the team in steals, with eight total.The varsity boys lost in their match-up by the score of 43-37. Nicky De la Rosa led the Lions in scoring with 16 points.The boys teams travel to Hamilton City this Thursday, Friday and Saturday to compete in a tournament. Both girls teams head to a tournament in Burney.

Yreka boys B-ballKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Yreka Miners boys varsity basketball team lost on the road to Henley 54-40 Tuesday night.Tyler Currie and Tyler Johnson each finished with 13 points for Yreka, which fell to 4-4 for the season. Henley improved to 6-1. While the squad fell behind early, head coach Christian Birch said that the team "played a great second half." He added that he was "proud of the way we competed."On Thursday, the Miners begin play at a three-day tournament in Eureka, Calif.

COS FB team earns a number of league honorsWEED – The College of the Siskiyous football team received a number of Mid-Empire All-Conference accolades.The Eagles went undefeated in the conference and ended the season 10-1 t to cap off the most wins in school history.Head coach Charlie Roche was named coach of the year.Below is the list of COS players who received first team and honorable mention honors.First TeamChristian Reyes (RB), Tyler Tingley (OL), Brenden Slaight (OL), Zach Schumann (OL), Jerett Olson (OL), Cole Williams (WR), David Guthrie (P), Alex Harvey (DL), Will Devos (DL), Alex Henderson (LB), Myke Tavarres (LB), Ricky Cortes (LB), Jarrius James (DB) David Guthrie (DB).